Millikin University, Lincoln Land Sign Simplified Transfer Process Agreement
By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:45am
The presidents of Lincoln Land Community College and Millikin University gathered in Decatur on Thursday to sign a new partnership that would allow LLCC graduates to seamlessly transition to Millikin. LLCC graduates can be automatically accepted to Millikin and complete their bachelor’s degree in two years with full-time enrollment, as long as they have 2.0 […]
South Jax Public Works Supt. Talks Water Main Breaks, Personnel
By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:41am
The South Jacksonville Public Works Superintendent wanted to clear the air about some confusion surrounding a water main break in the village and a subsequent boil order at the same time over the past week. Superintendent Brian English says this past week’s freeze and then bout of warm weather brought a perfect storm of problems […]
Jacksonville Main Street Celebrates 25 Years, Volunteers, Businesses at Annual Meeting
By Benjamin Cox on February 10, 2025 at 5:33am
Jacksonville Main Street looked back on its 25th year in existence on Thursday night at Hamilton’s North East for its annual meeting, celebrating several community volunteers and businesses. The following people were honored with the following awards: llinois Main Street Lt. Governor’s Award in Excellence in Downtown Revitalization volunteer award: Cory Garner/El Crow Photography Illinois […]
Artists Sought for New Bazaar and Art Fair in Jacksonville Coffee House
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 8, 2025 at 10:01am
Artists and vendors are being sought for a bazaar and art fair at a downtown Jacksonville coffee house later this year. The Soap Co. Coffee House, located at 207 Sandy Street, will be home to the Vignette Bazaar Art Fair on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Event organizer Connor Meek says the event aims to provide […]
JPD Investigating Burglaries at S. Main Business, Lake Jacksonville Campers
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 8, 2025 at 9:36am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a pair of burglary incidents that occurred this week. Jacksonville Police responded to the Main Street Trading Company located at 305 South Main Street at approximately 3:45 am Friday for a report of a break-in. According to police reports, an unknown person broke out a window, made entry into the business, […]
Developing: Vandalism Shuts Down Beardstown Railroad Bridge
By Benjamin Cox on February 7, 2025 at 8:21am
KHQA reports this morning that railroad traffic in the region may be slowed. BNSF Railroad representatives confirmed to the Quincy media that crews are working to repair damage caused by vandalism to the Beardstown railroad bridge. The damage was done to unspecified cables on the bridge. Rail traffic will be backed up until the repairs […]
Springfield Woman Reportedly Dies Ahead of Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
By Benjamin Cox on February 7, 2025 at 6:14am
A Springfield woman charged with involuntary manslaughter of her husband has died. According to Morgan County Court records on December 17th, 2024 , the court was notified that 40-year old Kavita Lettimore passed away. Illinois State Police arrested Lettimore for Class 2 felony involuntary manslaughter on October 15, 2024. According to charging documents, Kavita Lettimore […]
Pleasant Hill Man Sentenced to 7 Additional Years in Prison on Child Pornography Charge
By Benjamin Cox on February 7, 2025 at 6:11am
A Pike County man received additional prison time today in Pike County Circuit Court on child pornography charges. 31-year old John L. Coultas, formerly of Pleasant Hill, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of child pornography today. Coultas was arrested on March 10, 2023 by the Illinois State Police on 14 child pornography […]
Crime of the Week: Theft of Model Trains in Waverly
By Benjamin Cox on February 7, 2025 at 6:08am
Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott & Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Waverly Police Department in their investigation of a recent theft. Sometime in the early morning hours of Monday, February 3rd, unknown individuals entered a residence in the 100 block of South Brooks and removed model trains. Items removed include a German […]
Echo Ambulance Looking to Add Non-Transport BLS Support Unit to Jacksonville Response Fleet
By Benjamin Cox on February 6, 2025 at 4:05pm
Echo Ambulance Service in Jacksonville may have another tool in their first-responder toolbox soon. The Jacksonville Municipal Ambulance Commission met Wednesday afternoon after Echo Ambulance placed a request to put a first response non-transport unit into service in the city. The current city ordinance does not house language to support a non-transport first responder service. […]